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In Los Angeles County, mediation is confidential. Mediators will not make reports to the court regarding
In Los Angeles County, mediation is confidential. Mediators will not make reports to the court regarding issues discussed in mediation. The mediator may only submit to the court agreements that are mutually acceptable to both parents and signed by both parents. Mediators will inform the court if:

A parent does not appear for mediation

Parents cannot reach an agreement

There are child abuse allegations being investigated by the Department of Children and Family Services

Mediators may recommend a child custody evaluation. The mediator may also recommend that an attorney be appointed to represent the child.
Mediators are mental health professionals and therefore mandated to report of suspected child abuse to Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Mediators are also required to report if you threaten to harm yourself or others.